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BL2026-1431

Passed

The Nashville Office of Entertainment and its executive director would shift from operating independently under the Entertainment Commission to being housed within the Mayor's Office. The Mayor would appoint the executive director directly, consulting with the Commission, rather than choosing from candidates the Commission recommends.

Introduced Jun 5, 2026 · Passed Aug 4, 2026 · View on Legistar

Sponsors

Terry Vo
Terry Vo

Primary Sponsor · District 17

Co-Sponsors (19)

Delishia PorterfieldDelishia Porterfield
Tom CashTom Cash
Brenda GaddBrenda Gadd
Tasha EllisTasha Ellis
Tonya HancockTonya Hancock
Rollin HortonRollin Horton
Emily BenedictEmily Benedict
Clay CappClay Capp
Russ BradfordRuss Bradford
Sheri WeinerSheri Weiner
Sean ParkerSean Parker
John RutherfordJohn Rutherford
Deonte HarrellDeonte Harrell
Jason SpainJason Spain
Bob NashBob Nash
Jordan HuffmanJordan Huffman
Sandra SepulvedaSandra Sepulveda
Jeff PreptitJeff Preptit
Jacob KupinJacob Kupin

Vote History

Passed on third reading

—Aug 4, 2026Passed28-4
YesEmily BenedictDeonte HarrellZulfat SuaraQuin Evans-SegallBurkley AllenOlivia HillJoy Smith KimbroughKyonzte ToombsJennifer GambleSean ParkerClay CappRuss BradfordJordan HuffmanJeff GreggTerry VoTom CashJacob KupinRollin HortonBrandon TaylorBrenda GaddJeff PreptitBob NashDavid BentonTasha EllisSandra SepulvedaJohn RutherfordAntoinette LeeJason SpainNoJeff EslickGinny WelschCourtney JohnstonJoy StylesAbsentTonya HancockDelishia PorterfieldJennifer WebbSheri WeinerThom DruffelSandy EwingAbstainMike CorteseErin Evans

Passed on second reading

—Jul 21, 2026Passed27-7
YesZulfat SuaraDelishia PorterfieldQuin Evans-SegallBurkley AllenOlivia HillJennifer GambleSean ParkerClay CappEmily BenedictDeonte HarrellTonya HancockRuss BradfordJordan HuffmanTerry VoTom CashRollin HortonBrandon TaylorBrenda GaddJeff PreptitBob NashDavid BentonTasha EllisSandra SepulvedaJohn RutherfordAntoinette LeeSandy EwingJason SpainNoMike CorteseJeff EslickErin EvansGinny WelschJacob KupinThom DruffelJoy StylesAbsentJennifer WebbJeff GreggSheri WeinerAbstainJoy Smith KimbroughKyonzte ToombsCourtney Johnston

Timeline

Jun 16, 2026

passed on first reading

Jul 7, 2026

deferred

Jul 21, 2026

passed on second reading

Roll Call Vote
Watch floor 26 min

Aug 4, 2026

passed on third reading

Roll Call Vote
Watch floor 7 min
Passed

As filed on Legistar

An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Entertainment Commission.

Attachments

PDFProposed Amendment 1 - BL2026-1431 - Gamble
PDFProposed Substitute - BL2026-1431 - Styles
PDFProposed Amendment 2 - BL2026-1431 - Kupin
PDFProposed Amendment - BL2026-1431 - Kupin
Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: August 12, 2026

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